Ronald Ten Wolde
About Ronald Ten Wolde
Ronald Ten Wolde is a Program Manager at thyssenkrupp in Essen, Germany, with extensive experience in IT infrastructure and project management across multiple companies.
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Ronald Ten Wolde is currently a Program Manager at thyssenkrupp, based in Essen und Umgebung, Deutschland.
Professional Experience
Ronald Ten Wolde has accumulated considerable industry experience in various roles. He worked as CIO (Interim) and Program Manager at Kelvion for a period spanning 17 months. Earlier, he spent 14 years at GEA Group as Director of Corporate IT Infrastructure, where he was based in Oelde, NRW, Germany. His career also includes positions such as IT Consultant at IT Services ten Wolde, IT-Manager at GEA Process Engineering Nederland BV, and System Configuration Manager at Philips Data Systems / Digital Equipment. Ronald started his professional journey as an Assistant Informatica Teacher at M.E.A.O. Hanzeschool Deventer.
Educational Background
Ronald Ten Wolde studied at Philips Data Systems from 1991 to 1993 for two years. This formal education laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in IT management and consultancy.
Achievements in IT Management
Ronald Ten Wolde has led significant IT infrastructure initiatives, including the harmonization of IT infrastructure across 106 locations, affecting 25,000 users globally. He has implemented global standards featuring regional data centers, a secure network, and centralized environments for key services like Active Directory, email, Skype for Business, and SharePoint.
Expertise in Project and Stakeholder Management
Ronald is adept in developing and managing budgets and planning for large-scale IT projects, evidenced by his tenure at Thyssenkrupp. He has a strong background in reporting project metrics to IT Steering Committees and Boards, emphasizing transparency and accountability. Additionally, he has demonstrated expertise in vendor management, commercial and contractual negotiations, and stakeholder management, which are crucial for the successful delivery of complex IT projects. He is well-versed in service improvement methodologies like ITIL and project management frameworks such as PRINCE2.